Together Wisconsin Acts Inc
Together Wisconsin Acts, inc. (TWA) advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to maintain and improve the common good, quality of life, and social welfare of the people in the state of Wisconsin. TWA activities include research, education of the public, initiating reform and advocacy for implementation of reforms for affordable health care, public education, stimulation of the economy, improved transportation, protection of the environment, protecting voter rights and the rights of people in the workplace.
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc at a glance
In short: Together Wisconsin Acts Inc gave $5.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $762K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,333,200
- +158.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $761,886
- +158.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $443,208
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Together Wisconsin Acts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project 72 WI Inc ($1.6M). Together the top 7 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 9 grants of 32 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Together Wisconsin Acts Inc gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $595K (2020) to $9.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project 72 WI Inc Shorewood, WI | Project Grant | $1,644,000 |
| The Wisco Project Shorewood, WI | Project Grant | $1,390,000 |
| Badger State Research Madison, WI | Project Grant | $967,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Political Fund Madison, WI | Project Grant | $500,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Action Madison, WI | Project Grant | $500,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Inc Madison, WI | Promote Progressive Ideas | $325,000 |
| Civitas Public Affairs Group Washington, DC | Project Grant | $7,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $443,208 | $5,639,024 | $5,736,810 | $5,333,200 | 7 | $24 |
| 2023 | $540,994 | $2,260,836 | $2,441,718 | $2,060,800 | 7 | $25 |
| 2022 | $721,876 | $9,733,922 | $10,053,913 | $9,829,604 | 13 | $64 |
| 2021 | $1,041,867 | $3,266,313 | $2,395,028 | $2,050,000 | 3 | $34 |
| 2020 | $170,582 | $923,027 | $785,913 | $594,500 | 2 | $27 |
| 2019 | $33,468 | $1,202,575 | $1,448,836 | $1,306,418 | 3 | $75 |
About Together Wisconsin Acts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $443K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5.3M. Net investment income was $24.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc is led by John Grabel, President & Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Grabel
President & Chairman
Chairman → President, 2020
President → President & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Weatherly
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: William Hotz (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jorna Taylor (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mitch Wallace (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Ron Martin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Together Wisconsin Acts Inc
How much does Together Wisconsin Acts Inc give each year?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc gave $5.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 7 grants.
What is Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's typical grant size?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $761,886, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Together Wisconsin Acts Inc give grants?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (4 grants) and Shorewood, WI (2 grants).
Does Together Wisconsin Acts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's largest grantees?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Project 72 WI Inc ($1,644,000), The Wisco Project ($1,390,000) and Badger State Research ($967,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Together Wisconsin Acts Inc?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc reported $443K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is Together Wisconsin Acts Inc?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $443K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's EIN?
Together Wisconsin Acts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5656409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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